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Ridgeline Rock Climbing
Routes in Ridgeline
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[Redacted] S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Fire Zone S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Glowing In The Distance S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Mogenhead S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Never to be the Same S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Onsight or Flight S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Perrito S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Ridgeback S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Send or Mend S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Small Brown Mouse S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Sudden Impact S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Theropoda S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Two Birds with One Stone S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Wind of Change S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Year of the Dragon S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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| Elevation: | 7,931 ft |
| GPS: |
32.40804, -110.69674 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 46,287 total · 199/month |
| Shared By: | Nick Kuhn on May 11, 2004 · Updates |
| Admins: | adrian montano, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
Description
Looking for a an escape from summertime heat where you can sport climb on moderate routes? Ridgeline is it. With a short approach, bolted routes from 5.5 to 5.10, solid rock, quality fixed gear, and a shady base (though south-facing rock), this is a wonderful spot to enjoy a day of fun, safe climbing. It's been 95 degrees in Tucson while I've felt a chill wearing a T-shirt and shorts at Ridgeline. A 50m rope and 10 draws should be all you need here.
Getting There
Take Catalina Highway past San Pedro Vista to about milepost 18.5, with a steep slope of white rock bordering the right side of the road. There is a parking pullout that can accomodate several cars. The trailhead is at the upper end of the pullout.
Hike the trail uphill in and next to a small gully until you reach a saddle where the trail hits a T-junction on the Incinerator Ridge Trail. The T-junction is currently marked by a semi-demolished firepit. Go left and continue slightly uphill for approximately 5 minutes. Turn right at a faint climber trail which is frequently marked by a cairn - you should have seen the wall just before the turn-off. A brief descent deposits you at the base of the crag. Allow ~10-15 minutes for the approach. On the return, take care not to miss the T-junction at the saddle or you'll end up at Boneyard and have to spend more of your pleasant afternoon climbing those routes.
Hike the trail uphill in and next to a small gully until you reach a saddle where the trail hits a T-junction on the Incinerator Ridge Trail. The T-junction is currently marked by a semi-demolished firepit. Go left and continue slightly uphill for approximately 5 minutes. Turn right at a faint climber trail which is frequently marked by a cairn - you should have seen the wall just before the turn-off. A brief descent deposits you at the base of the crag. Allow ~10-15 minutes for the approach. On the return, take care not to miss the T-junction at the saddle or you'll end up at Boneyard and have to spend more of your pleasant afternoon climbing those routes.
Classic Climbing Routes at Ridgeline
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